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F-35A Lightning II: SEAD corridors against Chinese IADS

The ability to control the skies doesn’t begin with fighters — it begins with dismantling the systems designed to deny that ...
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First F-35A Lightning II Joins Finland's Fighter Jet Fleet

The Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning II is widely thought to be one of the most advanced fighter jets currently in existence. Across its three main variants — the F-35A, the F-35B, and the F-35C (U.S ...
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‘Frankenjet’: This F-35A Lightning II made from two damaged aircraft just returned to Utah’s Air Force base

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (ABC4) — The F-35A Lightning II, also known as “Frankenjet” due to its construction from two separate, ...
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F-35A Lightning II over New York

Four F-35A Lightning II fighters from the Royal Netherlands Air Force flew over New York City during the America 250 ...
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Japanese F-35A diverts to civilian airport after experiencing mechanical trouble

A Japanese F-35A Lightning II made an emergency landing at a commercial airport in northern Japan on Wednesday, delaying two flights, according to a Japanese air force spokesman. The Japan Air ...
The National Interest

The F-35 Lightning Just Logged Its Millionth Flight Hour

The F-35 is a true quarterback of the skies due to its unsurpassed interconnectivity capabilities. The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet fleet achieved a major milestone this month, after its ...
The Aviationist

Misawa’s 13th Fighter Squadron Receives First F-35s

Misawa Air Base has received the U.S. Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II fighters to be permanently based in Japan, beginning the transition from the F-16 to the fifth-gen aircraft. Misawa Air Base, ...
Flying

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Belgian F-35A

Belgium has received its first F-35A Lightning II for in-country service, officially integrating it into the Belgian Air Component at Florennes Air Base. This delivery is part of a broader allied ...
AOL

F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team to headline Columbus Air Show

The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will headline the 2026 Columbus Air Show, organizers announced Feb. 9. The annual show, scheduled for June 19-21 at Rickenbacker International ...
The Aviationist

Finland’s First F-35 Delivered to U.S. Based Training Unit

Major Cole “Laser” Kingsbery, USAF, flew airframe JF-501 to Ebbing ANGB, Arkansas where it will be used to train Finnish personnel ahead of F-35s arriving in Finland later in 2026. Just over a month ...
GovCon Wire

VIDEO: F-35A Lightning II Arrival

Footage of Maj Gen Glen VanHerck, USAF Warfare Center Commander, arriving at Nellis AFB in an F-35A Lightning II. It will be added to Nellis’ fighter roster, bringing the number of F-35s to 14. Join ...